Food is 5 star. The Tequila Chicken Pasta dish was out of this world flavorful. It seems it's primarily a nightclub. I wish I could say the ambience was nice. It's not. They need new tables, or at least paint the old ones. We ate next to a drum kit. I'll bet their live music is killer. They have Mexican sport stations on at all times. Plus a nice selection of Guatemalan beer and our server was knowledgeable and helpful. My meal was 17$ and I got three meals out of it. We'll be back. When the food, price point and service is that great, I can overlook the ambience. read more

Came again for an order of the Garnachas again. Staff is so friendly and food is always sooo yummy. Highly recommend

The food is DELICIOUS. Full of flavor. We had the Pollo en crema, Camaron Frito, and the Shrimp Pasta. The portions were good as well. The waiter was nice and conversed with us about Guatemala and the culture there. We came during the day, so there wasn't much going on, but there is a dance floor. We were told the have live music on the weekends at night so if you come during that time, come ready to party. Overall 10/10 read more

Great food and service! Chips and salsa were a great start with crisp chips and spicy salsa. Had the flautas which were crisp but not greasy...and refried beans were amazing! Cheesecake was quite delicious too! read more

Guatemala Grill - Latin American Near Me - Cathedral City, California

To begin place needs an upgrade! Food same! I don't think I will be a returning costumer. Service was nice.

The food was delicious!! (Pupusas + Garnachas)Food was freshly prepared the service was great. We are definitely coming back to eat here. The restaurant was very fresh for this hot weather. read more

So this is a lunch review from a very slow day. The food was okay but cleanliness could be improved. The gentleman was very friendly and kind. He took my order right away but got it wrong. Once my order was corrected, the food was just ok. Maybe during dinner and party hours they offer the full menu and better ambience. Will try again later. I really wanted to like it. read more

Was craving pupusas and tried this place out for the first time. Extremely bland and not worth the price

Went in because the sign outside said $1.00 street tacos. The bartender said " we don't have $1.00 tacos and walked off. So we walked out!! False advertising! read more

Place was nasty. Ordered a carne asada burrito and was probably one nastiest burrito i have ever had.

Everything is good here. Everything! Can't have enough reservoir in the tummy so gotta pace yourself thus worth returning.

False advertisement a huge sign outside claims to have tacos for $1 but when they ring you up their $2.99 and when I told the waitress she just laughed read more

I wanted to go try out a Guatemalan restaurant out of the crowded Los Angeles area. I looked this place up. Me and my family decided to try it out. It's a hole in the wall. We got there and the lady server was very very nice she served out delicious food. It was very authentic. We had Caldo de Gallina, Garnachas, we had Chile Rellenos all of which was very delicious and served hot. I think that hand made tortillas would've been nice but to get this kind of food out there was unexpected. I felt like I was in Guate. Can't wait to go back! I would like to see this place grow! I don't usually write any reviews but I felt like this one deserves all the attention. It's a "must try" spot for authentic delicious food. read more

Bad service Place is dirty, all tables, chairs and floor looked like they don't get cleaned. Not friendly staff. Waste of time and money. Mal servicio. Esta muy sucio el lugar. No piedra dinero y tiempo aquí read more

My rating is just shy of 5 because it was my first time there and I only got takeout.I know zip about the other aspects( music,etc, but no question I'll be back). IT WOULD BE AT LEAST 6 IF I WAS RATING FOOD ONLY. I have eaten a fair amount of food from this part of the world. If it's really true to its origins, it's heavenly. This place is heavenly. my review got cut off so my review will be choppy, but here goes the end:these countries really appreciate their food. it's not frozen or in any way prepared. I had ceviche and pasta very deliberately so I could really test for the good stuff. It Is a small sample but I'll trust it. It's been here 11 years which tells you a lot. Fresh ingredients, good service, both hot and cold food the right temps, read more

Great food. Friendly staff. Place has a bar and nite time kareoke and dancing. Love going there for dinner and stick around for drinks.

A really nice food surprise. Ignore your first impression of the outside. Go in and enjoy the food. Try the pollo enchilada which is unlike the Mexican dish--more like chicken salad on a tortilla. The Garnachas are good. Try something new. Big portions. Friendly staff. My buddy had shrimp. Cammorones Fritos. Sautéed. Two dozen! read more

Waisted $53. Food was not great. And considering the price points your under the impression that the food will be served with maybe rice or beans to compensate for the lack of flavor. Save your money. Also fish/shrimp tasted old, disgusting. read more

Love, love, looove this lil nook. Makes me feel like I'm back home (Los Angeles ). Well, what can I say..I used to eat out at many Guatemalan joints in L.A.. But, the food at this spot is just as good as the flavors at a "Comedor" in actual Guate City. I always go for the Seafood but my entire fam loves all the items on the menu. You can't leave without trying a Michelada or two, but it has to be a Famosa beer! read more

I ate here once - soft tacos that were pretty good. It seems to be a popular place for the guys who do so much of the hard, hot work in our valley - there are generally work trucks parked out in front - here for a cold one and/or some authentic food of their home country. I wouldn't rate the place lower just because the bar and sports t.v. atmosphere isn't for me - that wouldn't be fair. But then for ages they had an old, dirty table out front - only used when they were hosting something with live music and the activity spilled outside. There it stayed, month after month, never wiped clean and often there was litter on or near it that wasn't picked up. I don't get it - how can an owner or manager not realize what a bad impression that makes? But they didn't, so I wasn't convinced that the cleanliness standards in the kitchen would be spectacular. That's why, despite some of the great reviews, I've never been back even to order take-out. (To their credit removing the table must have been their decision - I can't believe it would have been at the behest of Ramon Plaza, which for years has been the most poorly managed commercial property for miles around. It used to be better and could/should be such a nice little shopping center but they allow it to deteriorate. They allow addicts to loiter, leave trash and clutter, and do some real damage. And they won my coveted award for "most prolonged period with a scary dark parking lot" because for a couple of months they were too broke or something (I was told) to repair some circuits so NONE of their parking lot lights were working. This in a center with a 24 hour gym and other businesses open at night! The tenants were livid but couldn't get anything done about it. No wonder most of the remaining vacant units stay vacant; sometimes deals have been made and signs posted that say "------- Coming Soon!" - but the deals nearly always fall through. For the sake of our neighborhood I hope this center is sold to some entity with a functioning brain who gives a damn.) read more

Was trying to find a place with good ratings still open after 8 PM for dinner this popped up while driving around Rancho Mirage. I and 2 coworkers headed there and while at first glance I thought we were going to get back in the car and head somewhere else, it turned out to be a great find! Good food transcends the appearance of a dive any day, and this place delivered on food. Even better, they created a new dish on the spot (grilled vegetable plate) as we needed more vegetarian options for one of the diners. Server was friendly and even turned down the music when we asked him. Guatemalan is different from Mexican, and the food tasted fresh. If you can get past the interior, you are in for a treat! read more

Big portion of food really good we order sopa de gallina nice flavor the place look decent not bad read more

Guatemala Grill - Latin American Near Me - Cathedral City, California

This is the second time I try the Bistec de res, food was really good and the service is great. I would definitely come back.

I loved their food! I live close by so I thought I'd give them a shot, I ordered the chicken lime cream pepper pasta for take out and it was so delicious! It reminds me of chicken tequila fettuccine which is one of my favorite dishes! I'm so happy I discovered this place finally. I will definitely be back. read more

Best Guatemalan restaurant in Southern California! Had a great time enjoying delicious chapin plates. Better than LA restaurants hands down.

It's a cantina! Not really upset about it since it does say Grill, but it should say bar..... Anyway I didn't eat here since we came with the kids and the atmosphere was dudes drinking. Maybe the food is good who knows they never even said hello to us. Stay away doesn't look sanitary at all. Floors dirty and tables dirty. read more

I have to really like a restaurant (or really dislike it), to take the time and create a new profile for them. But they out did themselves! We have been searching HI and LOW for a quality Guatemalan restaurant. It's funny to find one in Cat city considering I live in LA and there is nothing that compares to it. We tried both breakfasts and both were amazing. I had the tipico breakfast, which comes with eggs (ranchero style), black beans, plantains, hard cheese, cream, and your choice of sausage or bacon. IT WAS DELICIOUS!! We kept ordering food to taste and to go, it was that good. Make a trip out..I definitely will the next time I'm in the desert! read more

I found it by accident the other day for lunch GPS took me there thinking I wanted BBQ.. Heelllooooo need to bitch slap my GPS or maybe not.. What a nice surprise and GREAT grub. If you have ever been to Guatemala or neighboring countries you'll know you don't need a fancy ass atmosphere to get good food no sir eee. This is a bare bones joint but very clean and friendly. You know the kind.. vinyl chairs, plastic table cover just what you would get back home and so is the food and after all that's what counts. The food is REAL what more can I say.. the folks that run it are REAL and the whole experience can be had for under $10 for lunch and maybe push it to $15 for dinner. I guess the best way I can describe this place is #1.. I will go again and again.. #1 I will send my friends there that are maybe looking for something different or to switch from going out for Mexican.. #1 HEY.. I took the time to post this (my first) but won't be my last. I live in Canada in the summers and here in Palmy Springs in the winters and YES this is a neat place to hog down on some really good authentic local food..GOOOOO dammit, you'll love it.. I did. Oh the 4**** that's jus me.. to get 5***** I need to have had an orgasm and yeah this place was close. read more

Best place for Guatemalian food, my wife and I ordered pupusas, garnachas, churrasco, and mojarra. With some tikys and famosa beers, amazing, just by itself definitely worth the trip to Palm Springs, we have tried other places in LA and they are not even close to the food served here, don't get fooled by the exterior facade, go inside and enjoy the food!!! read more

Guatemala Grill - Garnachas plate, couldn't resist before taking the picture - Latin American Near Me - Cathedral City, California

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Food is authentically delicious. Although the food is prepared to order, there isn't a long wait as in other places. The restaurant could use an upgrade tho. read more

Both breakfast options are AMAZING & enjoyable at any time of the day. The chorizo is delicious, the frijoles negros refritos (like a black bean purée with sprinkled cheese on top) pair perfectly with the scrambled eggs, and the fried plantains are out of this world.. the second breakfast option has all of the above, plus carne asada, which was VERY tender and flavorful. I haven't tried any lunch/dinner options yet but I'm sure everything is delicious! read more

When we walked in, we were greeted by a raucous group of Spanish-speaking men at the bar and a no-frills, partially dark interior. Since no one greeted us, we almost turned around and walked out. However, the friendly owner finally appeared from the kitchen and seated us. I am glad we stayed. The food is really, really good and the drinks potent. We stayed with the Guatemalan choices, and the flavors are distinct from Mexican food. It does feel a bit like you walked into a dive south of the border, and the loud, tipsy men at the bar contributed to that ambience. We will be back. read more

Remind me of my home country. Amazing food and genuine service. I have tired many Guatemalan restaurants and most of them don't feel like home but not this place. I tried almost every dish and nothing has failed me yet. read more

The food is good but I'm giving one star because everything says they open at 9am...I'm here now at 9:31 and they are closed someone came to the door and says they open at 11? Really if you serve breakfast umm 11 isn't the time to open. read more

Their food was okay. I wasn't blown away. I went in and disappointed with service. We went in asking for a recommendation and they selected a meal for us that was expensive and not enough for five people. We felt taken advantage of. read more

Stopped in on our way home from river. Food is way over priced for the quality, and not very good. Chips out of a bag, and their version of a quesadilla is really bad. Save your money. read more

Came here to eat, food is over priced. Not worth it at all. They made a mistake on our first order..and took them like 20min to get it back out..lady was paying more attention to the people at the bar then us. Got 4 tickets to Oro Solido. Got their in time and waited for an hour..seems like they were just stocking up on beer. We left and came back and they played music..it was over 12am & the group promised never showed up so we left. This is bad...they should let us know if they are going to show up late..or if theyre going show up. Would never buy tickets or food from them again. read more

Amazing food, many options and they are all Mouth watery. They have kareoke nights and that a big plus in my book.

Was looking for Latin American seafood with my Salvadoran wife and came upon this place after driving around Palm Spring area. What a great surprise, even more so for my wife. Let me start by saying my wife who knows her centroamerican food was pleasantly surprise when she ordered the "Ceviche de Concha Negra". She loved it. This was just like being on the coast in El Salvador even though the restaurant is Guatemalan food. A plate like hers is hard to find. For me I order the Champechana. An enormous seafood cocktail served in a large glass V shaped cup. I loved it and it was filling. Don't forget to order a Famosa beer! Overall my wife and I loved the food and left very satisfied. The restaurant seems setup more for karaoke or small live music bands, but this is also a restaurant too. Prices were fair, about on par with other good quality food at casual restaurants. I would definitely come back. Me encantó. read more

Horrible!!! and expensive!!! they charged me $30 dlrs. for 6 beers!!! I order some pupusas I didn't eat it!! even the horchata was horrible!! no going bak!! read more